Glory Thieves

Chea. I’ve been quiet too long. It’s time to speak up. We’ve gotta stop stealing God’s glory

I don't got a crew, no promotional team
And I'm not the type of guy that when you show me the cream
I ain't gonna act different, man, you know what I mean
But most wanna blow up, yo, I know that's their dream, uh
Let's be honest, fam, I notice the scene
And So I'mma speak my mind as I'm flowing with schemes
And hold nothin back I'mma say what's true
Some rappers get funny, actin' fake around dudes
With notoriety, they'll even change their views
As long as they can be down with their favorite crew
Beggin' like homeless men who will beg for food
They kissing up for attention, that's what pagans do, uh
Matter of fact, that's what a lame would do
If this describes you, homie, then it's shame on you
Commit your work unto God and be patient too
And be thankful to the Lord for the faithful few

And keep it 100, bol, have some integrity
Do you rap for God or do you rap for the enemy?
Is your main goal to get some dap from celebrities?
I'm asking you questions like Alex from Jeopardy
You're boastin' a lot but will you rap 'bout the remedy?
This whole scene's gotten wack as an entity
You curse in your rhymes yet you say it is relevant
You know you are trippin', homie, stay in your element
Who on earth do you claim that this benefits?
Go point them to Christ whose ways are benevolent
Many ways to do it, sure use creativity
But leave Christ out though, it weakens your ministry
I'm just saying to beware and be cautious
CHH is a popularity contest
Some do it for fame, not caring what God said
Don't get me started on prosperity nonsense

They're teaching 'em lies, man, they're phony and fraudulent
Tickling their ears and they know that they'll fall for it
When it comes to rap there is so many politics
Let's talk about it, I ain't scared to acknowledge it
So much wackness, I’m prepared to call it quits
Gotta trust God, though, and not my accomplishments
For an indie artist it can be brutal
If you don't ever get that stamp of approval
It's a game full of cliques, if they don't vouch for you
You'll probably go unnoticed, man I've found this true (How come?)
Cause they don't care 'bout bars like a dry town
They don't care 'bout bars, lemme find out
They don't care 'bout bars like Planet Fitness
They don't care 'bout bars like Richard Simmons
All they care 'bout is sales, man, I am a witness
They don't care 'bout Christ, fam, and it's sickening

The focus ain't on the truth and the content
The focus nowadays is on who is the hottest
As long as the flow's tight, man, dudes will applaud this
I’m sick to my stomach, yo, truly I'm nauseous
I'm all about people makin' the art dope
And having a hard flow, but what about God, though?
When you write your rhymes is He even considered?
Or do you want the shine, do you even remember?
That you were once dead and a sickening sinner
But Christ died for you so now you've been delivered
How did you believe? Someone preached to you
So how will they believe if you don't preach good news?
What they gonna hear out the speakers, dude?
Do you reach them for Christ or reach them for you? (Which one?)
Jesus on the cross was murdered
But call someone a Christian rapper now, it's a curse word
Ah, I get it, don't box you in
Man, we're all in a box, but which box you in? Uh
Don't drop the title so you sneak more evil
If you drop the title then go reach more people (do it!)
So is it for God we're rising?
Or are you just straight up compromising?
What type of fire are you authorizing?
Do we hide who we are, are we always lying?
Are we showin' love or just ostracizing?
People need Christ, they gettin' shot and dying
Man, it feels like our genres dyin!
Do we just rep ourselves or the God of Zion?
You might think I'm beatin' a dead horse
This song's not about wishing Jesus was said more
The real reason why I went and wrote this
Is 'cause we all really gotta check our motives!
I'm getting sick of this pragmatism
Man, go ahead and call yourself a rapping Christian
Just make sure you’re still actin' Christian
Let’s not be phony and be some ACTIN' Christians
You want acceptance, don’t want the rejection
Even though Christ said the world would reject us
You want the respect, connections, I get it
I’m questioning methods, 'cause where is the message?
I’m just saying don’t call it ministry
If there’s no Christ and you offer no remedy
I’m all about bringing God to the industry
So teach them correctly like Paul did to Timothy
I’m just saying don’t call it ministry
If there’s no Christ and you offer no remedy
I’m all about bringing God to the industry
So teach them correctly like Paul did to Timothy